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Disney will bet $60 billion on the company's future

The company will invest heavily into its theme park division, which it sees as its greatest growth opportunity.

Anaheim council vote on DisneylandForward proposal getting closer

Residents raise concerns over the long-term plan.

Cedar Fair settles Top Thrill Dragster injury lawsuit

Terms of the settlement are confidential.

Guests sue Universal Studios Hollywood for being stuck on Harry Potter ride

The four people are reportedly seeking damages for emotional distress.

Disney teases $60 billion in new attractions over coming decade

The company says that it's committed to telling new stories across its theme park properties.

Silver Dollar City opens Fire In The Hole

The ride replaces a previous ride of the same name.

Do-Dodonpa will not reopen at Fuji-Q Highlands

Citing safety and performance issues, the park decided to permanently close the ride.

Legoland California to use dynamic pricing

Demand will influence ticket pricing.

Universal Orlando previews Isle of Berk at Epic Universe

The portion of Universal Orlando's newest park is themed to the How To Train Your Dragon series of movies.

Walt Disney World and special district agree to settlement, drop state lawsuits

The settlement comes years after a battle for control over the former Reedy Creek Improvement District.

Merlin buys Orlando Eye, will call it Orlando Eye

The company bought the attraction from ICON Park.

RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25 inspired real coaster designers

Game creator Chris Sawyer and real-life designers talk about the icon 1999 game.

Disney Destiny announced as third Triton-class ship in Disney Cruise Line fleet

The ship is expected to be delivered in 2025.

Kansas City area will be home to a Mattel theme park

The park will open in 2026.

NC records show findings for Carowinds' Fury-325 support crack

The report includes photos of the damaged support.

Wildcat getting vertically laminated track treatment at Lake Compounce

The effort is being led by The Gravity Group.

Cedar Point settles EEOC suit over age restricted employee housing

The company will pay $50,000.

Anaheim's planning commission approves initial plan for Disneyland expansion

The changes include moving parking to a multi-level structure and expanding attractions into current parking lot space.

Rampage at Alabama Adventure closed in 2024 for steel track conversion

Video posted by the park implies the retracking project will be a conversion to steel hybrid.

Teen shot outside of Six Flags Over Georgia as officers called for "unruly crowd"

15-year old critically injured after gunfire exchanged with police

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Top 100 Coasters

  1. Steel Vengeance, Cedar Point
  2. Velocicoaster, Islands of Adventure
  3. Fury 325, Carowinds
  4. Iron Gwazi, Busch Gardens Tampa
  5. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
  6. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
  7. Lightning Rod, Dollywood
  8. Iron Rattler, Six Flags Fiesta Texas
  9. Voyage, The, Holiday World
  10. Mako, SeaWorld Orlando

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On this day in...

2019: Yukon Striker opening at Canada's Wonderland

2019: Universal theme park first quarter revenue flat for NBCUniversal

2019: Walt Disney World parks scooters source of lawsuits and conflict

2018: Live coverage: Steel Vengeance media day at Cedar Point

2017: Pacific Park gives Tilt-a-Whirl a shark makeover

2017: Star Wars lands at Disney parks will offer immersive experiences

2017: Pandora employee roles revealed at Animal Kingdom

2017: Kansas approves more oversight of amusement rides

2016: Fans tour site of Six Flags Discovery Kingdom's new Joker

2016: Legoland Florida and Tampa Electric announce new solar energy project

2016: Disney offers peek into Avatar attraction at D23 Expo

2014: Service economy jobs at odds with cost of living in Orlando area

2014: Knoebels installing new roller coaster for 2015, small improvements this year

2013: Ed Hart's development group wants more time to raise money for Kentucky Kingdom

2013: Euro Disney accused of spying on job applicants in French court

2013: Non-profit wants to buy Freestyle Music Park property, but not rides

2013: Marineland sues Toronto Star for libel, protesters agree to stop demonstrating at owner's home

2012: SeaWorld Orlando to build massive new antarctica themed area

2012: Six Flags 1Q EBITDA rises, loss narrows

2011: SeaWorld San Diego stops using plastic bags in gift shops

2011: Son Of Beast: Still closed at Kings Island

2011: Six Flags St. Louis 2011 opening day pictures added to Negative-G

2007: Anaheim approves zoning change for low-cost housing near Disneyland

2007: Dollywood and Mystery Mine media day photos added to Negative-G

2006: Six Flags execs move out of Oklahoma City

2006: Conneaut Lake opening contingent on land sale

2005: Walter Bolliger interviewed regarding Busch Tampa's Sheikra

2005: Falfas happy to return to Cedar Fair

2005: Daniel Snyder considering purchase of all or part of Six Flags

2003: IX Indoor Amusement Park pictures posted online

2002: Roller Coaster Tycoon II headed for stores this fall

2002: Cedar Point employees prepare for opening day

2002: PAX to install new coaster for the State Fair of Texas

2002: How to build your own monorail

2001: Latest set of Talon construction photos posted, including aerial shots

2001: PGA will keep lights on during rolling blackouts

2000: Dorney obtains local approval for new coaster

2000: G5 The world's second dive coaster opens in Taiwan

2000: SOB Preview delayed by lightning strike

2000: S:UE Testing photos for your perousal

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